ORIGIN

1-Owner Survivor: Blue Plate 1971 Datsun 240Z

This 1971 Datsun 240Z is being offered by the couple who bought the car new for their honeymoon 37 years ago. It is very clean with no rust and was loaded up with some odd dealer options like a vinyl roof and slotted alloy wheels. Find it here on Craigslist in Los Gatos, California for $6250 obo. Special thanks to BaT reader Delia W. for this submission!

The originality and lack of rust on this car are impressive, but we’re not sure that the quirkiness of the top can be overcome. The color is a good one but the wheels would be better off swapped out for some Panasports or 4-spoke Libras.

The engine is in very good original condition with no leaks or smoke and remains unrestored after 127k miles. The intake, carbs, and emissions gear is all intact and the car is smog exempt in California.

Pictures of the interior are minimal but this shot shows the nice dry floors and the black upholstery. The wood wheel is also an interesting original item.

Check out all the other images here on the seller’s Picasa page. No rust, clear history, blue plates, and a desireable build year make this car very interesting. We’d just have to figure out whether we could live with the white top.